Mystery ship capsizes in Caribbean Sea, creating massive oil spill
Crews are racing to clean up the oil spill after the vessel ran aground in the Caribbean with no sign of crew and no clear sign of ownership.
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Source of 1.1 million gallons of oil spilled into Gulf of Mexico remains mystery
Officials have yet to find the source of the oil spill, which has left chunky globules and long slicks near a 67-mile-long pipeline system off the coast of Louisiana.
Oil finally being pumped off tanker decaying perilously off Yemen coast
After years of warnings of a potential disaster, more than 1.1M barrels of oil is finally being siphoned off the FSO Safer.
U.N. rushing to prevent "one of the worst oil spills" in history
The massive supertanker with more than 1 million barrels of oil on board could "spontaneously explode or break apart at any moment," the United Nations warns.
West Virginia train derailment leaks diesel, oil into protected river
The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
State of emergency after California oil spill
A state of emergency has been declared along the Southern California coast after an offshore oil pipeline leaked into the Pacific Ocean. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Container ships probed in California oil spill
New underwater video shows a small crack in an oil pipeline off the coast of Southern California. It's still unclear how the leak started. Carter Evans has more.
Keystone Pipeline back up and running after oil spill in rural Kansas creek
The spill resulted in about 14,000 barrels of oil leaking out, the largest spill in the pipeline's history.
Keystone Pipeline oil spill under investigation
The cause of a Keystone Pipeline oil spill is under investigation after it spewed an estimated 590,000 gallons into a creek in rural Kansas last week. The environmental disaster may impact gas prices. Omar Villafranca has more details.
Keystone pipeline: A history of spills
The latest spill in Kansas unleashed more than an estimated half-million gallons into the surrounding area — more than all the crude oil pipeline spills in 2021 combined, according to federal data.
Keystone oil pipeline leak in Kansas
Cleanup has begun after the largest onshore oil spill in the U.S. in nearly a decade. The leak from the Keystone pipeline dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil in northeastern Kansas. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano have more.
Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history
A ruptured section of the Keystone Oil Pipeline dumped nearly 600,000 gallons of crude oil into a Kansas creek. The Environmental Protection Agency says no drinking water was affected — but nearby residents are complaining of a strong odor.
Major oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline
"People are sometimes not aware of the havoc that these things can wreak until the disaster happens," said Sierra Club lobbyist.
Americans among dozens held hostage by Indigenous group in Amazon
One captive said the hostage-takers were demanding "medical help and clean water and food" after an oil spill in the area "contaminated the wells and river."
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Federal judge issues order blocking Texas abortion law; Abdulrazak Gurnah awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Ship spills huge amount of fuel near endangered orcas in Washington
A protected species of killer whale lives in the now-polluted waters around San Juan Island.
Keystone XL pipeline
Days after a major oil spill occurred in South Dakota, a commission in Nebraska voted to approve a route for the Keystone XL Pipeline, which is expected to run from Canada south through several U.S. states. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president of Waterkeeper Alliance, joins CBSN to discuss why he believes the pipeline will have negative consequences.
U.N. wants your help defusing "ticking time bomb" of decaying oil tanker
Officials say a fragile ceasefire in Yemen's civil war is a chance to move 1 million barrels of crude off a decrepit oil tanker in the Red Sea, but they need cash.
California oil leak investigation continues
Crews on and offshore are continuing to work along Huntington Beach to clean up one of the largest oil spills the area has ever seen. A group of residents and businesses have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging their health and economy will suffer from the spill and Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Orange County. Lilia Luciano reports.
Face the Nation, 06.20.10
Is it time for Tony Hayward to go? Is the 20 billion dollars BP has put in escrow enough to meet the damage claims? Just two of many questions for Alabama Senator Senator Richard Shelby, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, Congressman Joseph Gao of Louisiana and Senator Barbara Boxer, chair of the Senate Environment Committee. Finally, Bob Schieffer comments on the high price of gaffes.
Face the Nation, 06.06.10
After BP capped the blown-out oil well, Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen explains what happens next. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) says the government could be doing a lot more than it's doing. For analysis of this and the rest of the news Sharyl Attkisson, Jan Crawford and Dan Balz of the Washington Post; Also Bob Schieffer gives a final thought on a week when everything that could go wrong at the White House--did!
11/7/2021: The Second Amendment Preservation Act, The Longest Running Oil Spill, Carnegie Heroes
New Missouri state law effectively ends local enforcement of federal gun laws; Containing the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history; What's in the heads of heroes?
3 companies charged with negligence in Southern California oil spill
The charge could cost each accused company millions of dollars.
Coast Guard says no oil observed after sheen was reported near previous spill
The sheen was reported in the same area as the damaged pipeline that caused the Huntington Beach oil spill last month.
Containing the Taylor Energy Oil Spill
A Louisiana firm has developed a ground-breaking containment system for the U.S. Coast Guard that has captured more than 800,000 gallons leaking from the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
17 Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump calls latest peace offer "unacceptable"
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
Body of soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered, U.S. Army says
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
Louisiana's governor defends decision to suspend congressional primaries
After the Supreme Court ruled a Louisiana congressional map unconstitutional, Gov. Jeff Landry suspended primaries, the state is redrawing its map, and some Black voters fear losing their voice in D.C.
International operation disrupts "cocaine highway" across the Atlantic
Europol said an international operation successfully disrupted a major drug trafficking route known as the "cocaine highway."
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Coast Guard seizes sailboat in Lynette Hooker's disappearance probe, sources say
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
CBS News Radio: A beacon of broadcast journalism signing off
Founded nearly a century ago, CBS Radio, featuring legends such as Edward R. Murrow, Robert Trout and Charles Osgood, created the template for broadcast journalists. But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
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6 bodies found in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near Mexico
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.
Abe Foxman, former head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86
The ADL said in a statement that it "deeply mourns the loss of our longtime national director," without providing details about where and when Foxman died.
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Coast Guard seizes sailboat in Lynette Hooker's disappearance probe, sources say
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Mark Kelly join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Mark Kelly says Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request is "outrageous"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Mark Kelly join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Mark Kelly says Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request is "outrageous"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on boards the of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ted Lieu on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ted Lieu, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
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17 Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump calls latest peace offer "unacceptable"
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
Body of soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered, U.S. Army says
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
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5/10: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of gerrymandering; the legacy of CBS News Radio; motherless daughters; comedian Martin Short; rebuilding L.A.; remembering Ted Turner; and Martha Stewart prepares a Mother's Day breakfast.
Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
Extended interview: Martin Short
In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of "SCTV," "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building," to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, "Martin: Life Is Short." They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on "Godspell" with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.
Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
For more than 50 years, comedian Martin Short has been a bright spot on any stage or screen. And when you know what he has endured in his private life, his irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing. "Marty: Life Is Short," a hilarious and heartbreaking Netflix documentary, tells of the personal tragedies that Short has endured since childhood – and how he has risen above them. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Short and director Lawrence Kasdan about grief and loss being met with laughter and joy.
Martha Stewart: How to make an omelet
In her latest book, "The Martha Way," Martha Stewart shares her classic methods for cooking – the building blocks essential to every home chef.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
6 bodies found in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near Mexico
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.
Beverly Hills 911
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
How did a wealthy widow wind up dead below a staircase in her mansion?
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Americans from hantavirus cruise land in U.S.
The 17 Americans who were on the cruise ship hit with hantavirus landed in Omaha, Nebraska, early Monday morning, including one person who tested positive and another showing symptoms. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest, while Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down some key facts about hantavirus.
Crowds at Los Angeles Zoo go bananas for baby boom
The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed a baby gorilla, a baby orangutan and three baby chimpanzees in a span of less than five months. Joy Benedict reports on the baby boom of endangered species.
5/10/2026: Prime Minister Netanyahu; Drawing the Lines; Gout Gout
First, Benjamin Netanyahu: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Gov. Landry on suspending Louisiana primaries. And, Gout Gout: The 60 Minutes Interview.
5/10: CBS Weekend News
Americans on hantavirus cruise ship headed back to the United States. Trump says Iran proposal "totally unacceptable."
Fighting continues between Israel and Lebanon
President Trump on Sunday reacted to Iran's official response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the three-month old war. Meanwhile, fighting continues between Israel and Lebanon despite a ceasefire. Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv.